Poultry Industry News

The Poultry Federation Names Megan Batson and Gordon Whitbeck as the 2022 Allied Members of the Year

The Poultry Federation (TPF) presented Megan Batson, Senior Regional Account Manager of Zoetis, and Gordon Whitbeck, President and Owner of Whitbeck Labs with the 2022 Allied Member of the Year award at the 62nd Annual Poultry Festival held June 10-11 in Rogers, Arkansas.

Aviagen North America Business Unit Manager Billy Hufford Selected as The Poultry Federation 2022 Industry Leader of the Year

Aviagen® is proud to announce that the Poultry Federation has selected its Business Unit Manager for North America Billy Hufford as the 2022 “Industry Leader of the Year.”

Aaron Vanemburg Named Key Accounts Manager for Jones-Hamilton, Animal Nutritional Health Division

Jones-Hamilton Co. announces that Aaron Vanemburg has transitioned to a new role as Key Accounts Manager in the Animal Nutritional Health Division. In his new role, he will be responsible for sales and support of AFG, a poultry feed additive that serves as a chloride-free sodium source and acidifier.

University of Arkansas Breeds for Water-Efficient Chickens

A 1% increase in water conversion for broilers could save more than 1.9 million gallons of water.

Marel to Acquire Wenger, a Global Leader in Processing Solutions

Marel has announced an agreement to acquire Wenger Manufacturing LLC, a global leader in processing solutions focused on pet food, plant-based proteins, and aqua feed.

USPOULTRY Celebrates 75 Years of Service to the Poultry and Egg Industry

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is celebrating 75 years of service to the poultry and egg industry. Formed in May 1947 in Atlanta, Ga., the organization was originally known as the Southeastern Poultry & Egg Association and was created to help its members meet the challenges of the ever-changing poultry and egg industry.

Sustainable Specialty Chemicals provider Perstorp Group to be acquired by PETRONAS Chemicals Group

Perstorp Group, a leading sustainability-driven global specialty chemicals company, today said that it is to be acquired by PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG). PCG announced today that it has signed a Securities Purchase Agreement on 14 May 2022 to acquire the entire equity interest in Perstorp Holding AB. The agreement was signed with Financière Forêt S.à.r.l, a company under PAI Partners, a European private equity firm.

The U.S. Broiler Industry Exports Chicken to 150 Countries Around the World, Helping to Enhance Global Food Security

The U.S. exports chicken products to 150 countries around the world, totaling 3.25 billion metric tons of chicken valued at $3.23 billion in 2019.

Tyson Foods Launches Free Education Program for all U.S. Team Members

Tyson Foods today announced a milestone investment to provide free education for all U.S. team members. Beginning this summer, U.S. team members will have the ability to attain master’s, undergraduate and associate degrees, career certificates and literacy and technology fundamentals – all for free. 

Aviagen North America Supports Mississippi State University’s New Poultry Feed Mill

For Aviagen® North America, an investment in youth and education is an investment in the sustainability of the global poultry industry. Putting its commitment to social sustainability into practice, the company recently pledged financial support earmarked for a new poultry feedmill to be located at the Mississippi State University (MSU) H. H. Leveck Animal Research Center. MSU is one of the six universities in the United States with stand-alone poultry science departments.

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